Harnessing The Positive Side of Fear is Critical for Success

Most of the time we don’t look at fear as a positive emotion.  More often than not, when you’re afraid it’s due to your fight or flight instincts.  That type of stress is often due to real danger that isn’t positive.  Let’s set this type of fear aside for the purposes of this short post […]

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Routine Streaks – My “Aha” Moment on Routines and Healthy Habits

Every life coach, business guru, and thought leader will tell you the same thing about personal growth and development.  It all starts with developing routines and healthy habits.  On the surface, advice on establishing routines and habits is trite. I get it. How many “listicles” can one read on the subject.  Top 10 this, 5 […]

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11 Quotes to Remind Parents to Stop Focusing on their Child’s Weaknesses

Yesterday I wrote a review of Gallup’s Strengths Based Parenting book by Mary Reckmeyer.  This book makes a profound case for why parents should abandon the desire to raise “well-rounded” children.  Instead, decades of Gallup’s research shows that it’s better to focus on developing strengths and manage weaknesses.  Below are 11 quotes from Reckmeyer to […]

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